Does anyone happen to know the stats on the MSAW (mini shock cord whip). How long are the sections? How much does it weight? The website just says it uses the same diameter tubing as another product,

Hello BPers How are people using the mini coil? Base coil plus basic whip? 22 inch arm coil plus basic whip? Counterpoise of course Thanks John VE3IPS

Gene, N5LDX

I am using my Buddipole as a horizontal dipole. It is mounted on a tripod on my balcony which is on the 26th floor of an apartment building in New York City. My balcony is approximately 130 feet above

When I use my 5 section 32in ridged shock cord with the capacitor hat. When I secure on the mast and guy it the whip leans what does anyone guy the whip. Also the capacitor hat does really extend the

I have the Model 6/22 shock cord whip and I could not find the inductance of the mini coil. I don’t need it for 20M but it might work for 30M or 40M with the whip. It would make a very small vertical

Quoting Mike - W4HRL <w4hrl@...> Sat, 09 May 2020 14:13:55 PDT Indeed. Something else of practical value: First, let us establish that a vertical with one radial is electrically the same as a dipole t

Just sharing some recent Buddipole/radio successes while most of us can't get out much. Any successes I've had are all due to folks in this group reading and replying to my antenna troubles a while ba

Announcing W6SFM's BUG ROUNDUP The Samuel F. Morse Amateur Radio Club, a Sacramento, California based CW enthusiast club wanted a special time to bring bug operators together on the air. In the same s

Does this group have any body that has the knowledge, time, and energy to create a Buddipole mobile app? I think it would be a great resource to have all the "Recipes" in the Buddipole book, and all t

-- Hi Jerry! Hi Criss! I received my shipment. Despite the COVID-19, the cargo came. All is well, I am satisfied. I am grateful for the help. Prosperity to your cause. There was a problem with persona

FOR SALE: Buddipole deluxe Package . This package features the long mast which extends to 18 feet in height (19 feet' when mounted in the tripod). The additional height is ideal for operators who are

For SALE Buddipole Deluxe Package Knurled Whip Sleeves Low Band Coil Extra Versatee Triple Ratio Switch Balun 2 wire assembly (for Counterpoise) 2 Long Telescopic Whip w/Knurled Base Sleeve Spare Stan

Thanks, Chris and Chris, for the very helpful information. Sorry, R.J. I'm not selling my Buddipole equipment. It's interesting that the Buddipole can be configured to make a 15-meter yagi. If only th

I'm curious about how much weight Buddipole push-up masts can support. I have a 20-foot Buddipole mast. Will is support a small yagi for 2 meters? And what about the 30-foot Buddipole mast? Is it more

I have a curiosity about the recommendation that the counterpoise wire length should be 1/4 wavelength. For 30-40-80m stretching out 25 to 66 feet of wire is unwielding. Since the "vertical" BP with o

Has anyone used the 11" mini buddipole arms to build the 6M 2 element yagi? Thanks & 73, Pat NE4PO

30m is very hot now most of the day and evening. Plenty of DX FT8. Here is what works for me: Horizontal shallow vee dipole (up one hole on each articulating arm) - Versatee at 19 feet (my max BP mast

The BUDDIPOLE CHALLENGE results from the recent PODXS PSK tagged contest: KQ3K, Elbert, from Ocala, FL had 7 contacts. His setup is described on a previous post; N8GU, Bob, from Fort Myers, FL had 53

The Buddipole Challenge tagged to the PODXS 070 PSK contest is now over. So if you used a Buddipole/Buddistick to participate in the contest how did you do? Please give your results by reply to this p